Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship Application

The Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship (LTMS) honors Linda Thompson, who was a vital part of the Destination Management Company (DMC) profession and event industry. She was an owner of Cappa and Graham, Inc. in San Francisco, CA and a vital part of the DMC Network. Linda dedicated herself to mentoring young professionals and raising the level of excellence in the DMC industry.

Submission Deadline
Midnight EST 1 November 2024

Fields marked with an * are required.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

Postal Code

Country

Accredited College / University in which you are or plan to be enrolled *

Check here if you are currently working in the DMC industry.

CV / Resume *

Submit your CV / resume.

Guidelines
File Name: CV Resume - Your Last Name
Language: English
Format: PDF

20MB max

Letter of Recommendation *

Submit a letter of recommendation from either a college / university professor or a professional in the event industry that verifies applicant's:

Commitment and ability to complete the educational program.
Experience in the event management industry, whether volunteer or paid
Aptitude to deal with the demands of the Destination Management profession

Guidelines
File Name: Letter of Recommendation - Your Last Name
Language: English
Format: PDF

20MB max

Essay *

Attach an essay (minimum 250 words) that gives us a sense of who you are by covering the following topics:

Interest in and/or knowledge of the Destination Management / Event Management industry
Focus of your studies and goals
Details of your volunteer and extra-curricular activities
How receiving this scholarship will help you achieve your stated goals
A recent event you attended and what enhancement(s) you could implement to make it more special.

Guidelines
File Name: Essay - Your Last Name
Language: English
Format: PDF

20MB max

Vertification *

Please accept my application and supporting documents for consideration for the Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship. I certify that my submission is true and accurate.

For Extra Credit

Provide a 45 - 60 second video introducing yourself and sharing why you want to work in the Destination Management industry. If your file is over 20MB, you can email it to admei@admei.org. Please include "2023 LTMS - Your Name" in the subject line.

20MB max

Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship Application

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